Helena Mayanja, the Head Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at dfcu Bank On August 30, 2025, dfcu Bank launched Uganda’s first corporate Rotary Club-The Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts, a groundbreaking partnership between dfcu Bank and Rotary International that allows our people to actively serve communities while building networks and
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Bryan Katamba, Sector Head for Education and Health, dfcu Bank Schools across Uganda officially opened for third term on September, 15, 2025. In this interview, Bryan Katamba, Sector Head for Education and Health, dfcu Bank, shares how dfcu is supporting parents and schools in this back-to-school season. Q: Bryan, what
Read MoreArthur Kintu, Head of Bancassurance at dfcu Bank Bancassurance — the collaboration between banks and insurance companies to offer insurance products — has steadily gained ground in Uganda since its introduction in 2017. According to the Insurance Regulatory Authority, Bancassurance premiums grew by 25.4% in 2024, rising from UGX 179
Read MoreUnlocking Financial Access: How dfcu’s 240# USSD Platform Is Making Everyday Banking Accessible to Everyone
Isaac Bigirwa, Head of Cards and Payments at dfcu Bank. As digital transformation accelerates across financial services, simplicity and accessibility remain the cornerstones of truly inclusive innovation. dfcu Bank’s newly enhanced *240# USSD platform is one such innovation—bringing banking to every corner of Uganda without the need for a smartphone
Read MoreHow dfcu Bank is Reshaping Uganda’s Business Landscape for Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs from Northern Uganda were trained in business skills under dfcu bank’s Rising Woman Initiative dfcu bank’s Women in Business (WiB) Program has impacted over 70,000 women entrepreneurs since its launch in 2007. dfcu bank became Uganda’s first bank to offer a women-focused banking proposition. In this interview, Doreen
Read MoreINNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: dfcu Bank’s Mobi Loan Delivers Instant Cash For Everyday Needs
Jonathan Joseph Ngondwe, Products Officer – Assets at dfcu Bank As Uganda’s banking sector deepens its push for digitization and financial inclusion, dfcu Bank has introduced a game-changing lending solution for individual customers: the dfcu Mobi Loan. Designed as a fast, paperless, and collateral-free credit product, the dfcu Mobi Loan
Read MoreAdding Value To Mushrooms: How The dfcu Rising Woman Initiative Has Redefined Nakanwagi’s Entrepreneurship Journey
Maria Gorret Nakanwagi is adding value to mushrooms In a landscape where many women battle cultural barriers, limited access to capital, and systemic challenges, some rise—not just for themselves, but for entire communities. One such woman is Nakanwagi Maria Gorret, the passionate founder of Nature’s Essence Ltd, a Ugandan agribusiness
Read MoreDriving Business Growth: Inside dfcu Bank’s Innovative Vehicle & Asset Financing Solutions
Officials from dfcu bank and World Navi Company Limited in a group photo after announcing a partnership on used vehicles Gloria Ssuuna Namutebi, Senior Manager – Vehicle & Asset Finance at dfcu Bank, is one of Uganda’s leading experts in the field. With over a decade of experience, she has
Read MoreDiana Nabukenya: Meet the dfcu Rising Woman Finalist Who’s Transforming Uganda’s Meat Industry
Diana Nabukenya Adeyemi (2nd Left), Co-founder and CEO of Richland Foods Ltd, is building Uganda’s next food giant Diana Nabukenya Adeyemi, Co-founder and CEO of Richland Foods Ltd, is the trailblazing entrepreneur behind the Yo ‘Nyama brand — a fast-growing network of halal butchery kitchens in Uganda. Her journey,
Read MoreDoreen Atuheire, the Head of Women in Business (WiB) Program at dfcu Bank In 2007, dfcu bank launched the Women in Business (WiB) Program, becoming Uganda’s first bank to offer a women-focused banking proposition. Over the years, the program has impacted over 70,000 women entrepreneurs. It has also given birth
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